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France is holding its Senate elections today, with 178 of the 348 seats in the upper house being renewed. The grand electors, drawn from local elected officials, are casting their votes, with the far-right RN in a position of strength in several areas. The left says it expects little from the vote, since indirect elections by local officials limit its chances.

Italian outlet Altrenotizie reports on Canada's arms embargo toward Israel, describing it as applying selectively or inconsistently — 'a variable geometry' embargo. The piece ties the issue to wider debates over Western arms exports amid the Gaza war and the Ukraine conflict, questioning whether stated export restrictions match actual policy practice.

Fortune reports that many baby boomers are choosing to stay in their current homes as they age rather than move, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on renovations. The remodeling work is typically aimed at making homes safer and more comfortable for older residents, from accessibility upgrades to larger-scale projects.

Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno finished with the National League batting title even though he was scratched from the team's final game of the season, MLB.com reports. The decision means his final average held up as the best in the league, drawing attention to how the late scratch secured the crown.

Copper is breaking records while silver approaches $65 an ounce, a level last seen in 2011, and gold is regaining ground. Commentators highlight copper's growing role as a store of value. In crypto markets, Bitcoin ETFs saw roughly $2.4 billion in inflows and BlackRock has moved to tokenize assets on-chain.

Richard Manoogian, the longtime head of Masco Corporation and a prominent Detroit-area businessman, philanthropist and art collector, has died at the age of 90. The Detroit News reported his death, prompting tributes to his decades of business leadership, charitable giving and support for the arts.

Homeowners are increasingly choosing to renovate their existing homes rather than relocate, according to a report from WTAQ. Persistent challenges in the housing market, including high mortgage rates and limited inventory, are making moving less attractive, so many are investing in home improvement projects instead. The trend suggests renovation activity may remain strong while property sales stay sluggish.

Richard Manoogian, the longtime Masco Corporation executive known for his business leadership, philanthropy and major art collection, has died at the age of 90. The Detroit News reported his death, and tributes are highlighting his role in Michigan business and his support of the arts and charitable causes.

The National League batting title will be decided on the season's final day, with Venezuelan catchers and hitters Salvador Perez-style drama as William Moreno and Luis Arráez enter the last game separated in the batting race. Venezuelan media are closely following the showdown, with both players needing strong final-day performances to claim the crown, keeping baseball fans in Venezuela and the US on edge until the last out.

A detailed technical analysis of Qualcomm's Adreno X2 GPU, the graphics processor in its Snapdragon X2 PC chips, has been published by the hardware analysis site Chips and Cheese. The piece examines the architecture in depth, and the topic is drawing attention among chip enthusiasts and developers following Qualcomm's latest Windows-on-ARM push.

Richard Manoogian, a renowned businessman, philanthropist and art collector, has died at the age of 90. The news was reported by The Detroit News, reflecting his deep ties to Michigan's business and cultural community. Tributes are highlighting his longtime support of the arts and charitable causes alongside his decades in business.

Creative Assembly has confirmed that diplomacy will feature in the upcoming Total War: Warhammer 40,000 strategy game. The studio says players will need to manage relationships carefully, noting that a faction's renown and its reputation with the Imperium may not always align, creating difficult choices. Fans of the long-running strategy series are weighing what a diplomacy system will look like in the famously grimdark Warhammer 40,000 setting, where alliances are notoriously fragile.

Gabriel Moreno, the Arizona Diamondbacks catcher leading the National League in batting, was scratched from the team's lineup for its final game. No reason was given in the initial report, leaving open questions about whether it is injury-related or precautionary. The move draws attention because Moreno is central to Arizona's offense during a stretch of the season when every game matters.

Reno's weekly calendar of community events features art workshops alongside a large garage sale in the Somersett neighborhood. The roundup gives residents a look at local creative activities and bargain-hunting opportunities over the coming week. Local outlets are highlighting the lineup as residents plan their schedules around the neighborhood sale and hands-on art sessions.